IHL 2 Kalamazoo Wings

Countdown to Face-Off

Published on January 27, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


For the second night in a row, the Kalamazoo Wings will face-off against the Elmira Jackals. Kalamazoo dominated last night's affair, exploding for five third period goals en route to a 9-3 victory. On the season, Kalamazoo is 4-0-0 against Elmira and leads the all-time series with a record of 15-7-1.

A solid team effort last night helped extend the K-Wings home winning streak to a season high four games. Kalamazoo has dominated at home going 6-0-2 in their last eight games and out scoring their opponents 38-18 during the stretch.

Dropping the first two legs of a four-game road trip by a combined score of 16-7, Elmira looks to salvage a split against Kalamazoo. The Jackals, who are just 1-4 in their last five games, are also tying to end a three-game losing streak.

Team Leaders: Kalamazoo Wings Elmira Jackals

Goals: Nick Bootland, Kory Karlander (24 Goals) Frank Littlejohn (20 goals)

Assists: Glenn Detulleo (29 Assists) Brent Cullaton (29 Assists)

Points: Kory Karlander (49 Points) Brent Cullaton (41 Points)

+/-: Joe Markusen (+12) Derek Miller (+4)

Penalty Minutes: Jason Lawmaster (106 Minutes) Curtis Tidball (240 Minutes)

Power Play Goals: Kory Karlander (11 Goals) Frank Littlejohn (9 Goals)

Short Handed Goals: Kory Karlander (4 Goals) Frank Littlejohn (6 Goals)

Game Winning Goals: Nick Bootland (6 GW) Frank Littlejohn (3 GW)

Shots: Nick Bootland (205 Shots) Scott Wray (220 Shots)

Shooting Percentage: Justin Cross (16.3%) Eric Lind (25.0%)

Shootout Goals: Nick Bootland (5 goals) Erik Anderson (6 Goals)

Shootout Percentage: Nick Bootland (83.3%) David Morelli,

Dale Lupul (100%)

Goals Against Average: Tom Askey (2.41) David Lemanowicz (3.06)

Save Percentage: Tom Askey (0.920) David Lemanowicz (0.904)

All-Time/ Season Series

All-Time Series: K-Wings Lead All-Time Series: 15-7-1

Season Series: K-Wings Leads Season Series: 4-0-0

Last Meeting: K-Wings Won 9-3 January 26th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 14th @ Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Scoring in Bunches

Last night's third period was a memorable one for Kalamazoo. Forward Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn scored three of the K-Wings five goals in the third period to help the K-Wings to a 9-3 win over Elmira. The five goal outburst was a period season high for Kalamazoo, while the nine goals in the game tied a K-Wings' season high. The hat trick by Versteeg-Lytwyn was the first in his pro career.

Nearing a Dozen

Kory Karlander continued to scorch the opposition by recording a goal and assist in last night's contest against Elmira. The points extended both his point and goal streaks to 11 games. The 11-game streaks are both season high for the K-Wings. Besides a K-Wings' season high, the goal streak is also a league high.

Home Sweet Home

There is no place like home for the Kalamazoo Wings. The K-Wings have won four straight games and are undefeated in regulation in their last eight games (6-0-2) at Wings Stadium.

Scoring in the Clutch

Last night Captain Nick Bootland recorded the game-winning goal and in the process tied two K-Wings' records. The game-winner tied Bootland for both the K-Wings' UHL franchise record for most in a single season (6) and most in a K-Wings UHL career (11).

Tickets, Get Your Tickets!!

Tickets for all K-Wings home games are now on sale. Catch all the action as your K-Wings play the very best the UHL has to offer. Tickets are on sale now by calling the Wings Stadium Ticket Office at (269) 345-5101.

Get On-Line

This season, the best way to keep track of the K-Wings is to log onto www.kwings.com. The site has player profiles, photos, information about Wings Stadium events, and much much more. Fans of myspace can befriend the official site of Wings Stadium and the Kalamazoo Wings at www.myspace.com/wingsstadium.

Lawmaster and Karlander on the Radio

Join special guests Jason Lawmaster and Kory Karlander, as they join Head Coach Mark Reeds and the Voice of the K-Wings, Mike Modugno on "K-Wings Live". The show is on Sports Radio AM 1660 Mondays from 6-7 PM at The Cabana Bar and Grille inside the Holiday Inn Kalamazoo on South 11th Street.

K-Wings on Radio

Catch all the K-Wings games home and away on the K-Wings Radio Network (WLKM 95.9 FM and Sports Radio AM 1660). Join the Voice of the K-Wings, Mike Modugno for all 76 regular season games plus the playoffs. Pre-game coverage begins with the Digital Highway Pre-Game Show 15 minutes prior to face-off. For the most complete coverage of the K-Wings from the Opening Face-Off to the Final Buzzer, keep your radio tuned this season to the K-Wings Radio Network.

Upcoming Games

Friday, February 2nd Vs Rockford 7:30 PM (Pennzoil 10-Minute Oil Change/RPM Oil Lube Night presented by WIN-98.5 FM)

Saturday, February 3rd @ Fort Wayne 7:30 PM

Wednesday, February 7th @ Chicago 7:30 PM (CST)

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